This Time We’re Not Joking

A Singing Endorsement

Celebrities have been throwing their weight behind politicians since 1920 — whether it matters or not.

The Lost Future of Socialism

British Labour politician Anthony Crosland’s The Future of Socialism was once the bible of revisionist social democracy. Looked at today, it is far from prescient but surprisingly compelling.

Why Israel’s General Strike Failed

In September, Israel’s largest union called a general strike in support of a hostage deal and cease-fire. Opposition from conservative members, the judiciary, and Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly put an end to it.

What Comes After Neoliberalism?

The era of neoliberal globalization is drawing to a close. Yet for socialists, there might not be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Die Linke’s Missing Link

Germany’s Die Linke is now a party for the highly educated and middle-income. While its new leadership promises to rebuild the party’s working-class roots, it won’t be easy.

Issue 56: Letters + The Internet Speaks

We might not reply, but we’re reading everything — [email protected]. And like your elected leaders, we pretend to listen.

A Move Against Modi

We report from Kashmir’s first vote since the 2019 crackdown, where economic difficulties and a longing for autonomy drove support for an anti-Modi alternative.

An Urban Legend

Fifty years after the publication of The Power Broker, the legacy of urban planner Robert Moses is ripe for revisiting.

Live Performance’s New Union Wave Goes Way Beyond Broadway

From planetarium lecturers to performers at strip clubs and escape rooms, Actors’ Equity is organizing live entertainment workers far beyond traditional musicals. The union’s strategy could be crucial as unions brace for a potential anti-labor administration.

A Wake-Up Call

We talked with painters’ union leader Jimmy Williams Jr about why Kamala Harris lost.

Neoliberalism’s Hollow Promise of Freedom

Neoliberalism often presents itself as a victory for individual autonomy. In an interview, Grace Blakeley explains the hollowness of this claim — and why the Left needs to offer its own, better vision of human freedom.

Meet Ian Brossat, the Communist Running for Mayor of Paris

Ian Brossat made his name as Paris’s housing chief, bucking the trend toward marketization by expanding social housing in the French capital. A member of the French Communist Party, he told Jacobin about his bid to become Paris’s next mayor.

Ágnes Heller’s Theory of Need Is a Vital Political Tool

Building on the work of Karl Marx, Hungarian philosopher Ágnes Heller developed a framework for distinguishing between truly essential needs and artificial ones. Her ideas are more important than ever in the face of a global ecological crisis.

Brad DeLong’s Long March Through the 20th Century

Brad DeLong’s sweeping history in Slouching Towards Utopia chronicles a century of unprecedented economic progress driven by markets and innovation. But his faith in capitalism’s innovations undermines his attempts to make sense of this tumultuous era.

Private Equity Is Coming for Your Pets

Private equity is taking over animal clinics to raise prices and close down practices where workers demand better wages.

A Working-Class History of Fighting Deportations

The US working class has a long tradition of standing up against immigrant repression. This history is a reservoir of inspiration and strategic thinking — and it can help immigrant workers and communities confront Donald Trump’s promised wave of repression.

Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia Are Unionizing

Last month, workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board, the first such filing since Amazon took over the grocery chain in 2017. We spoke with some of the workers about the union drive.

Emmanuel Macron Tries, Fails, and Tries the Same Thing Again

On Friday, veteran liberal François Bayrou was announced as Emmanuel Macron’s new prime minister. Macron has again formed a government without a majority in parliament — and its planned budget cuts seem likely to face fierce opposition.

Understanding Fascism Requires Understanding Economic Forces

Behind the confusion and debates about fascism lies a simple truth: it’s a power game driven by economic elites. Communists recognized that fascism’s form is shaped by class dynamics — an insight we shouldn’t forget.